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Troubled Northampton mental hospital ‘considering’ future of historic main building, after staff are moved to more modern facilities
Some 100 staff at St Andrew’s in Northampton have been moved from the hospital’s main iconic building.
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Coffee shop launching on Northamptonshire market town high street this week and strikes collaboration with well-renowned baker
A coffee shop is launching on a Northamptonshire market town high street this week, and it has struck an exciting collaboration with a well-renowned baker.
Here’s what you can expect from the jam-packed Duston Food Festival 2026 happening next week
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the jam-packed Duston Food Festival 2026 happening later this month.
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IN PICTURES: Luxury bar and restaurant celebrates first successful year open in Northampton in style
Take a look at these photos from over the weekend when a luxury bar and restaurant celebrated its first successful year open in Northampton in style.
Northampton councillor says ‘independent local radio is more important than ever’ and issues plea to help fund community station
A Northampton councillor has called on supporters to help NLive as its funding comes to an end.
‘I have never seen fire spread as quickly as this’: Clubhouse at Kingsthorpe Golf Club destroyed in just 40 minutes as flames ripped through balcony and onto roof
The roof of the clubhouse at Kingsthorpe Golf Club was totally destroyed in just 40 minutes, according to an eye witnesses at the scene.
Council announces early closures at recycling centres amid 35C Northamptonshire forecast
All household waste recycling centres across West Northamptonshire will close early on Thursday as temperatures are forecast to soar to around 35C.
'I refuse to let it stop me': Northampton runner's bid to return to racing after sudden health decline
A Northampton woman who completed the London Marathon before an unexplained deterioration in her health left her needing a wheelchair full-time is raising money to help her get back to racing.
Leading Northampton business completes acquisition of another company as it pushes towards £5m turnover
A leading Northampton business has completed the acquisition of another company, as part of its strategy to scale towards £5 million in annual turnover.
Artists transform Northamptonshire village school playground with colourful community mural
Two artists have transformed the playground at a Northamptonshire village school with a colourful new mural created completely free of charge.
Britain's Got Talent star from Northamptonshire to sing National Anthem ahead of FA Community Shield
Kettering singing sensation Faryl Smith is heading to Cardiff this weekend to lead the crowds in the National Anthem ahead of the FA Community Shield.
Northamptonshire police chief joins call to prevent early release of men responsible for PC Andrew Harper's death
Northamptonshire’s chief constable has joined policing leaders from across the UK in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to explore every lawful option to prevent the early release of those responsible for the death of PC Andrew Harper.
Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
More than 400 Northamptonshire Police officers to be equipped with latest Taser technology
Northamptonshire Police is rolling out the latest generation of Taser technology to more than 400 officers across the county.
Man, 20, appears in court charged with murder of Northampton teenager
A 20-year-old man has appeared at Northampton Crown Court, charged with the murder of Khadeem Parris.
Northampton hospital reminds drivers of 45-minute grace period and pay-on-exit rules after ticket issues
Northampton General Hospital has reminded drivers they have a 45-minute grace period when arriving at its car parks – after a woman was left facing an £80 charge following problems trying to pay.
Popular Northampton go-karting centre which closed earlier this year after 25 years in business is now up for rent
A popular Northampton karting centre which closed earlier this year after 25 years in business is now up for rent.
Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Face coverings linked to crime, cash machine loitering and doorways targeted by council in proposed Northampton crackdown
West Northamptonshire Council is considering new measures targeting face coverings linked to criminal activity, nuisance behaviour in doorways and loitering near cash machines as part of efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Northampton town centre.
Popular fast-food chain wants to keep its Northampton town centre restaurant open until 4am every day
A popular fast-food chain wants to keep its Northampton town centre restaurant open until 4am every day.